Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to conduct site investigations and manage projects. You will be involved in high-standard geotechnical designs and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 8-10 years of experience, a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) focusing on Geotechnical Engineering, and is a Chartered Member of relevant professional bodies. This position offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance

Flexible / Hybrid working hours

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Life assurance and income protection schemes

Company Pension with employer contribution

Support for training via Learning Pathways Programme

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years industry experience.
• Chartered Member of the ICE or Geotechnical Society.
• Focus in Geotechnical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical site investigations and testing.
• Deliver high standard geotechnical designs.
• Plan and manage large scale projects.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical investigation

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Job description

Our client is a successful multi-disciplinary consultancy providing planning and engineering design services to a wide range of clients across the UK.

Working across a wide range of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Health, Education and Defence, they pride themselves on delivering high quality engineering solutions utilising the latest design technologies to ensure that we consistently meet our client’s expectations

What’s on offer

• Enhanced holiday allowance.
• Flexible / Hybrid working hours.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Employer provided life assurance and income protection schemes.
• Access to Company Pension with a generous employer contribution.
• Support towards training available via our Learning Pathways Programme.
• A friendly, modern office environment.

The role

• Actively participate in developing UK practice and promote the company to existing and prospective clients.
• Conducting geotechnical site investigations including testing, data logging and technical reporting.
• Delivery of high standard geotechnical designs.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across mixed use, commercial, urban, buildings and infrastructure projects
• Planning and managing large scale projects. This will include coordinating the preparation of cost estimates, tender submissions, technical documentation, client reports and monitoring project progress, project scheduling/resourcing, and meeting deadlines and budgets.

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or equivalent, with a focus in Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum 8-10years industry experience
• Proven project management skills (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client requirements)
• An understanding of the business/organisation/marketing context of business solutions.
• Well-developed consulting skills
• Ability to manage client relationships and expectations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Chartered Member of the ICE or the Geotechnical Society or equivalent